Easy Oatmeal Mug Cake
Making a tasty and healthy breakfast or snack doesn’t get any simpler than this oat mug cake. Oats are a breakfast essential for us, whether it’s overnight banana oats, soft baked oatmeal banana bars, 3-ingredient banana oat pancakes, or baby oatmeal. Here’s a collection of amazing oatmeal recipes for babies and toddlers. What’s great about this oatmeal mug cake is that I can whip it up last minute if I haven’t prepped anything. I mean, who wouldn’t want cake for breakfast? It’s hearty, nutritious, filling, and a perfect breakfast or snack for babies and toddlers. And if you are craving more 2 minute mug cakes, you’re going to love this banana mug cake and almond flour mug cake!
Ingredients
I am highlighting just the ones that need further explanation. The complete list is in the recipe card below.
Oats – Quick oats or oat flour will work best as they absorb liquid quickly, resulting in a softer and less chewy texture compared to rolled oats. Do not use steel cut oats. Overripe banana – The browner the better! They mash easier and add a stronger banana flavor. Egg – helps create a light, fluffy texture. If egg-free, you can try adding 3 tablespoons of applesauce, yogurt, or milk. Butter – can also use melted coconut oil Milk – I prefer whole milk but use any milk of choice
Step-by-Step Instructions
Tips for Success
Be sure to add the dry ingredients at the end. It will help the batter from bubbling over. The batter will rise significantly (and then settle) during cooking, so make sure to use a mug with enough height. Place a plate underneath the cup when microwaving to catch possible spills.
Variations
You can take this oatmeal mug cake up a notch by adding any of these suggestions to the batter,
Finely chopped nuts – walnuts, pecans, etc. Diced fruit – like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries Finely grated carrots – a great way to get extra veggies into your child Unsweetened cocoa powder – you should totally try this chocolate avocado pudding! Mini chocolate chips – for a quick chocolate fix!
Serving Suggestions
While it’s tasty on its own, just like baked oatmeal, adding your favorite toppings makes the experience even more fun and delicious! Try adding,
A drizzle of peanut butter, almond butter, or other nut/seed butter (here’s how to make homemade sunflower seed butter) A dollop of Greek yogurt Healthy cream cheese frosting A drizzle of honey, pure maple syrup, or date syrup Fresh Fruit Ice cream – my personal favorite!
Storage
While it’s best to consume the day of, it can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Did you make this recipe? Leave a rating below and let me know how you liked the recipe! Your feedback means so much to me!
